First Citizens is a subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., which was rated fourth-best in the nation on a December 2010 Forbes’ list of the 100 largest banks and thrifts. BancShares is a Delaware financial holding company whose shares are publicly traded on NASDAQ (FCNCA/FCNCB).

First Citizens has more than 430 offices in 17 states and the District of Columbia. The bank continues to receive national awards, including a five-star superior ranking by independent bank rating firm BauerFinancial Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla. (bauerfinancial.com) and Greenwich Excellence Awards for business banking services.